Ī writer from Los Angeles magazine made the claim in 2006 that awards often go to consistent advertisers in AVN magazine. In his article, the writer stated: 'Imagine the editors of Variety choosing the Academy Award nominations-then handing out Oscars to the winners-and you have a pretty good idea of how much manipulation can go on behind the scenes during the run-up to the AVNs. Actresses trying to secure a nomination stop in to schmooze at the magazine's Chatsworth offices.
